A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 672978 Details
Epoch: 31 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 673022 epoch_slot_no: 3422 block_no: 672945 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2996 time: 2018-02-26 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1314655f3ca7e52af050cfeec6c1441c74c737ea43c41e956c2880950f3222cbBlock Operator
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